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The South western news., 1887-08-03
Letter From Irwin.
IRWIN COUNTY, Ga,
July. 81. 1887.

1uiJJ II, 1905
Mr.. Editor Il arrived at Allap.
aha, on the B. & w. Railroad.
July End, and found pleasant lit
tie village of ten stores, four ehur-
ches, 1.-TWO white and two colored)
two steam gins, one hotel, the Fo-
gle House which is one of the best
buildings in Berrien county, and
one newspaper, the Allapaha Star
a bright and newsy sheet. then
set out up the Allapaha river for
ten miles, to the southern portion
of Irwin county where my school
is located. | opened on July 4th.
with q fair number of pupils, and
am much elated with the outlook
for success. The people, although
they are not very stylish and arts.
tocratic, are, as a rule, honest, in
dustrious, thorough-going end in
dependent.
The country is not as thickly
settled as older counties; there is
not an incorporated town in Irwin
county. 1t is a level country. COW
cred with long-leaf pines and wire
grass, the soil is little more sandy
than at Dawson and produces we'll
with the aid of a little fertilizers.
The corn crops are letter than
those in Terrell and the cotton has
larger weed but it is said not to
yield SO much in proportion to size.
The people here, raise great
many sweet potatoes and fatten
their hogs on them. They farm
on a different plan altogether from
the farmers of Terrell, cultivating
only about twenty acres to the
pillow and have one hand to Go both
blowing and hoeing. The farms
are self-sustaining because they
make nearly all they consume on
the farm. The buying CT meat
and corn from the west is rare
thing whereas some farmers have
both to sell.
The raising Of sheep and cattle
demand some attention, hut not so
much as in the past. This is fast
becoming farming country, some
own as many as three hundred
sheep, and they are quite supplies
ment to farming, because they do
not require much attention and
since railroads are too inconvenient
for large cotton crops.
The health of the country is res
markably good, some very old peo-
pie who have lived here all their
lives say they have never been
sick.
The people are becoming more
interested in the education of their
children and with railroad facilities
and educational advantages, this
country would soon vie with our
own in progress.
I am only one and one hall
miles from the river and | have
seen some very fine trout and jack
and tasted them too.
The annual meetings of the
Primitive Baptist are the order Of
the day, and there is one in reach
nearly every Sabbath, large crowds
attend them from every direction.
Best wishes for the News.
W. E. CHRISTIE.
P. S.-Please send me the News
The South western news., 1887-08-03

The Republicans of Ohio have
Endorsed Sherman for President
and nominated Governor Foraker
for a second term.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

We are now owners of the thor
oughbred Jersey Bull, Cowboy Jr.,
formerly owned by Mr. L S Baldwin.
We have his pedigree and guaran
tee that there is not finer or pur
er bred bull to be found anywhere
$500 for service.
Can he found at Alexander 4
Marshall's Stables.
HoRsLEY q CROUCH,
The South western news., 1887-08-03
HoRsLEY d CROUCH

Bigsby-Did | understand you
to say that Blobson was an asinine
monstrosity
Popinjay- oh, no, not so bad as
that; just a plain-fool, Burlington
Free Press.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

The prohibitionists of Columbus
Ga, have decided not to ask for
an election this fall if the liz uor
men viii agree to have their licen-
90 increased to $1,000. What kind
Of prohibitionists are these ? This
would raise the price of drinks
from is to 25cts, and cause starva-
tiOn toDvertake the wives and chil>
dren of drunkards that much ear
lier.
The South western news., 1887-08-03
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Ending of boys letter from
boarding school, 81 can't write
any more, tor my feet are so cold
that l can't hold pen Your af,
fectionate son, Tommy"
The South western news., 1887-08-03

The greatest nuisance which
sbrentens our institutions is the
man whose mouth goes off before
It has established connection with
his brain. Exchanges
The South western news., 1887-08-03

The Brady guano bill does not
seem to be very popular at home,
as a petition was freely signed in
and around Americas last week
asking the Senstor from that dis
trict to use his influence in killing
Il.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

Since President Cleveland has
accepted an invitttion to visit At
lanta. in October next, nearly ev-
cry city in the South and West
are anxious to have him make "a
visit.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

If the Brady Guano bill should
ever pass and become law there
IL but one good 1t will accomplish
and that il: The farmers will
have to pay cash for their fertili-
Eers and therefore will purchase
but little of them.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

Blskely is suffering, just now,
with the Pink tea fever. If it is
dangerous we would, indeed, be
Ead to zee some of our Dawson bar
becue eaters have an attack of it.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

The yellow fever does not seem
TO beabntiHg much at Key West,
FLA. New cases are reported in
every bulletin, and the prospects
are that it'will spread.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

The Legislature is working on
q bill to prohibit Sunday excur-
SiOns. The next thing will be to
prohibit man from visiting his
father and mother on the Sabbath,
except IN eases Of sickness.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

ATLANTA, Ga, July 25.-J N
tricks, an industrious mechanic,
living happily with his wife and
mother-in.law, at 3O2 Luckie
street, is said to have had his home
broken up by the Salvation Army.
His wife and her mother both hav.
ing been persuaded to leave their
home and join the Army.
Why don't the city authorities,
whose duty it is to protect the per>
son and property of its citizens,
take the Salvation Army in
charge. Such n lot of brazen fan
atics should not be allowed to per-
suade weak minded women to leave
their homes. Order out the fire
department.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

How long before the Legislature
will introduce a hill TO prohibit
round dancing? Would it not be
q good law TO levy a tax of &c.
900 on. each German club in the
HtateH
The South western news., 1887-08-03

Albany has the meanest mosqui-
toes in the world. They will slip
mp and strike man without Civ
ing him any notice.
The South western news., 1887-08-03
Saving 1Ile LAWYERS.

"The first thing We do, let's kill
all the lawyers" This is rather a
blood-thirsty proposition, we modi-
fy by Offering to cure this worthy
class of people. Most of them suf>
fer Gin common with nearly all
others of sedentary habits, from
the injurious effects of dyspepsia.
indigestion, piles. loss of appetite,
and other ailments caused by a
constipated habit of the body. DIR.
Peirce's pleasant Purgative Pei
lets" eradicate all these disorders
in promptly removing the cause
thereof, and induce rare degree
of comfort and health.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

At the train wreck, caused by a
wsshout, on the Southwestern rail-
road, between Cuthbert and Morris
Station, last Wednesday, three men
were hurt--the engineer, fireman
and wood passer. The wreck was
eaused from carelessness on the
part of the road walker. On the
same day there was a run off on
the Fort Gains branch caused by a
wash out. The engineer, Clark,
wns the only one injured.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

Look out for fraudulent insur>
ance companies. Some companies
ara writing to agents to represent
them but have made no deposit in
the State. Such are the Lincoln
Fire Insurance Co.. of Nebraska
and the Louisiana Fire Insursnce
Co., of New Orleans. Mr.. Geo.
C Smith Of HARRISON county was
reported to the Comptroller Gem
eraI for doing business, as agent,
for these companies. Smith was
notified that he would be held per-
soBally bound for the taxes and
seee and wss called on for a prompt
settlement. He will be indicted
by the next grand jury of that
s,unty.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

The Central railroad will sell
tickets from Savannah to the Peid-
mont Exposition and return for
$500.
The South western news., 1887-08-03
DAWSON, GEORGIA.

What the Atlanta Tons'ifu'inn
can't do toward booming an enter
prise is not worth mentioning.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

A little burn makes big smart
sometimes. Rut even a big burn
could not make some people smart.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

The time that the Legislature
spends, each year,in repeating laws
that the previous Legislature made,
costs the State no small amount of
money.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

--CATARRH CURED, health
and sweet breath secured, by Shi-
loh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so
cents Nasal Injector free,
CROUCH Bros,
The South western news., 1887-08-03

-SHILOH'S VITALIZER is
what you need for Consumption,
Loss of Appetite, Dizzines, and all
symptoms of Dyspepsia. 10 and
IS cents per bottle.
CROUCH Bros.
The South western news., 1887-08-03

IN ORDER to have LIQUORS hand Sept, next and
pecing therefore make the following Cts ana ex
Having bought n lot of Whiskes original packages cold L.
der of Court and buying 25 per cent less in the dollar than g or
cost and also saving &c. per Gallon freight propose to give invoice
the benefit of this purchase and having taken cuO
good discount all Goods by paying CASH enabled to mage Of
biggest CUT ever made In Sale hereby offer my entire s
and Fixtures at 10 per LESS than COST. e 0"ck
The South western news., 1887-08-03
.ROCK. and RYE.

Old Price, Cut Price
Cosby Smiths GAS Best Sour Mash $500 $3.50
Morgans hand made G Sweet Mash $50 200
Fort Hawkins, Sour Mash .............. 275 225
Goodmans Handmade C Sour Mash $50 200
Kentucky Corn Sour Mash go 200
Kentucky 200 $50
Observation-Disclosures. 150 125
Morgans hand made N G. Sweet Mash 2,25 100
e have sole rights Mogans Sweet Mash Corn and have cut
Is per cent lower than any Agent he has
National Republican., 1887-10-10
END OF THE CONTEST.
The Ffsht for the League Champion
shin Settled.

The struggle for the league champion
ship ended on Saturday, and the Detroits,
for the first time In their history as mem
Der Of the leading base ball organization OF
the world, have won fret honors. Phila-
delpbia by phenominal playing has secured
second position, and Chicago third, New
York fourth, Boston fifth, Plttsburg sixth,
Washington seventh, and Indian apolis
last. This result has been foregone con-
clusion for the past month outside OF the
Chicago team, who were expected to regain
second place from the "Phillles.n The
Quaker city team, however, were too strong
In their play, and the champions OF 1886
were forced TO lower their colors to Harry
Wright's boys who, be IL said to their
credit, have played the most praiseworthy
game Of any club In the league during the
last month Of the season.
As to the Statesmen, they have bettered
their position Of last year by one point. At
the beginning OF the season the Washington
Club had twenty.one men to pick from,
among which were many excellent players.
Out OF that number strong nine ought to
have been selected. The result, as all local
patrons know, Is that the home club has
been. grievous disappointment to the
public.
1t is to be hoped that this years. expert
ence will not be lost upon the gentlemen
running the Washington club, and that next
season q man OF ability and experience will
be engaged TO manage the team. During
the remainder OF the season Mr.. Walter
Dennis will act In the capacity OF manager,
and II the genial "Walter" is as successful
in running ball club as he Ia In making
friends bright future is In store for him.
The following tables show the final stand
ing Of the clubs in the League and Ameri-
can Associations
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
National Republican., 1887-10-10

SUNDAY BALL, GAMES.
At Brooklyn-Metropoit 6; Brooklyn. 2.
At Observation-Disclosures, 2; Louisville, 0.
At St. Louis-st. Louis 0; Cleveland 2.
ENTRIES FOR To-BAY's RACES.
Lynn & Wall, 90S Pennsylvania avenue. fur
nish the following entries:
AT LAToNIA.
First race-Seven and one-half furongs, for
maidens-Drumstick, 102 pounds; Miss Roxey,
10l; Jennie McFarland, 102; Miss pulsifer, i02.
Second race--Three.quarters of q mile, sell.
ing--Phil Lewis. 100 pounds; Wanderoo, l09
Dudley Oaks, us: Belle Taw, 81; Jim Nave,
ehantress, l06; Walker, 100; Governor, ll6
Third drace--Three-quarters ofa mile, selling
Faith Thompson. 02 pounds; Kensington, l07
Jules Mumm, 81; Sadie Nc, 81; Mary Ellis, 92
Ban Bowman, 100: Cora l., 02: Tommy II, 07
Little Bess, 81; Eliza Hindoo, l02; Lisland 107.
Fourth race-Five- eighths of a mile, owners
Emma Hancock, go; Orange Girl 81; Lizzie L,
So; Lady Virgel, Sc.
Fifth race-Sey en- -eieht OF mile, haudl.
cay-Frederica, l02 pounds; Glenfortune, l0j;
Badge, 105; Golightly, l02; Kitty Gum, 9S;
Quotation, lO2; Casleel, 1O2; Elmirl, io2.
Sixth race-One mile, seling-Florimore. 9i
pounds; Brookful. us; Dark Hall, l0l; Jim
Kirklin. l0S; Geniisher, l09; Panama, ll3
Philip s, 81; DE Rochmont, l0li Gold Flea, llO
THE "REPuBILCAN's" TIPS.
AT Latonia: First race-Drumstick first
Jessie Mcfarland second. Second race-Wan-
Lisland first, Jules Mumm second. Fourth
race-OIange Girl first, Emma Hancock sec
ond. Fifth race-Badge first, Elmira second
Sixth race-PaEama first, Jim Gray second.
National Republican., 1887-10-10

right foot into the strrup while the American
cavalry mount by putting their LETT foot Into
the ttirrup. 1 don't care how you mount yoit
war charger, 4 you only get into this battle for
siirup orno stirrup at all. The unoccupled
fields are. all around us, and why
should we build on another mans founda.
to especial work no one can donbt tts history
has been miraculous. God has helped us AZ
every sep, and though the wheels OF It's his
all been forward. aud never backward, and
now, with our borders enlarged. and With i'm
portant re-enfoIcements, we start on a new
campaign: At sharon Springs, nineteen years
hsd any particular work for me TO do to make
II plain and I would do 1t. he revealed TO
me the style OF church we were to have, and
he revealed to me the architecture, aud He
revealed to me the modes of worship, and He
revealed TO me my work. and, as far as In my
ignorance and weakness have seen the right
that we wanted II soul saving cnurch,
and 1t has been almost q constant
outpouiing of the. Holy Ghost, Ye powers
to snatch S from your up' dominion M % other @ multi %
what was called the "rhundetlng legion" It
was In l part Of the army 70
prayers, It was said, were answered by thun.
der and lightning and hall and tempest,
which overthIew an invading army and
| this church may be so mighty in prayer and
/ work that IL would become laundering
/ legion before which the forces OF sin
\ might be routed, and the gates Of hell might
\ tremble. Now that the autumn has come and
I the Gospel Ship has been repaired aud Ell :
|, larged, II is time to launch her for another
/ voyage. Heave away now, lads. Shake out
\ the reefs In the foretopsail. Come, o heavenly
wind, and all the canvas. Jesus aboard will
assure our safety. Jesus on thesea will becken
, us forward. Jesus on the shining shore will
welcome us Into harbor. "And so II came 10
pass that they all escaped safe TO land"
National Republican., 1887-10-10
Conditions of the H.
Held Here.

As result OF the recent conference
the city tennis clubs the following notice
has been issued by Messrs. w, V. r. Berry,
r. p. Mclean, and Charles l.. McCawley,
committee appointed for that purpose
"There will be an open lawn tennis tour.
nament held on the grounds at the United
States marine barracks, Washington, ID. G.,
on Oct. 20 and 81, 1887. IL will be held
under the auspices OF the Southern Asso.
citation, and the entries are limited to play
ers from southern clubs. The prizes will
be as follows Singles--First prize, hand.
some solid silver cup, valued at $3.50; second
prize, an extra strong tournament racket,
specially made for the occasion. Doubles
First prize, a pair OF silver punch bowls;
second prize, best handmade, specially
strong Goeringer racket.
The tournament will be governed by the
rules OF the National Lawn Tennis Associa-
tioD, and the decision OF the committee
upon any point will be final. All sets will
be best two in three, except the finals,
which will be best three In FIVE. Vantage
sets only in finals. Drawings will be by the
BenRali. Wilde system. Play to begin each
day at 12 o'clock. Entries close on Wednes-
day, Oct. 10, at IL m. Peck Il Snyder reg
ulation balls will be used. The Marine
Band will be In attendance. No club whose
home is farther north than Wilmington.
Del, will be invited, because II northern
and eastern players were invited many Of
the weaker southern clubs would not COM
pete. The object OF the tournament is TO
encouri ge the smaller clubs of the south
and to stimulate the playing of the game.
National Republican., 1887-10-10
PERSEVERANCE LODGE.
BResoIutions in Memory of Grand Tenn
plar Finch.


Thirteen Good Templar lodges were rep
resented in the large and pleasant meeting
.of Perseverance Lodge Saturday evening,
j. G. Lee, chief templar, presiding. One
new member was admitted. Sister Mollie
Phillips, for the committee on the burial
fund entertainment, made final and very
Gratifying report. The good Of the order,
brother Freer conducting, was opened with
10 piano solo by Carrie Brookfleld, followed
with an address by Grand Chief Whitney.
"a delightful vocal solo was rendered by
iSister Mollie Phillips, followed with re-
marks by Brother Kalstrom, OF Clements
Lodge. Entertaining vocal solos were given
by Sister Cecil, Of Gaithersburg. Remarks
were made by Brother Stratton, Of Anchor
ship, and Past Chief Russell. A whistling
solo was given by Sister Smith, aud recita.
tions by Brother Mace, Of George w. Salter
Lodge. A committee was app Jinted to
confer with joint committee on memorial
service to meet In the ante-room Of the
lodge next Saturday evening. Past Chief
Russell, from committee on resolutions, re-
ported, and resolutions were adopted as
Follows:
worthy grand templar, illustrious chief and
head Of our order, has been suddenly stricken
| down by death, and his brilliant and emil
nent)y useful career untimely closed; there
fore
Rsotred, That this lodge deeply deplores
this shocking event as the most sad and ca
| lain1tous which has ever befallen the Order OF
| Good Templars.
cause which he loved so well and to which he
gave bis life sacrifice, we recognized Ia our
| scendent abilities, of the most engaging quail
| ties, positive moral and social force, a grand
personality; that we saw in him worker
/ most thoroughly equipped for duty in the
walks of private life, In secret assembly, on
the. public rostrum, and in the legislative
| halls
Resolved, That we earnestly commend his life
| and example as model for the young men of
| our order-a life of boundless activities, which
| confer the greatest and most lasting good upon
mankind and assure TO their possessor imper-
Resoltcd, That in the death of Brother Finch
| society has lost most worthy and honorable
| member, the cause of total abstinence and pro-
hibiton peerless advocate, the order of Good
Templars an organizer OF matchless power,
and bis family husband and father OF most
| loveable and adorable qualities.
Resolred, That we tender to our bereayed
sister, Mrs. Finch, aud her idol!zed son. in this
their supreme hour Of griet our deepest sym
pathy. and pray that gracious Providence.
| who "tempers the wind 10 the shorn lamb
He in whom the deceased husband and father
ieposed sacred and Intelligent trust, may
have them continually in HIS keeping, with
| HIS pity and perfect love soften the rigor oi
| this UNNECESSARILY deep ailliction, sustain and
| he those bleeding, broken hearts.
| ResO'rtd, That as n mark of respect to the
memory of the deceased the charter OF our
lodge be draped in mourning for space of sixty
days.
| forwarded to Mrs. Finch, and that they also be
epgrossed upon the minutes OF Perseverance
1 l.lOlgp.
National Republican., 1887-10-10
DIED.

CAHILL.-on Saturday, oct, s, at 9:30 p. m.
EDNA GENEyIEyE CAHlLL, aged 0 years. 3
months. and s days, beloved daughter of
Daniel L. and Sallie a. Cahill.
Funeral from her parents residence, No. 227
b street northwest, Tuesday, Oct. IL. at 3 p. M
Friends of the family are invited to attend.
BOYD.-The funeral of Col WM. H. BOYD
will be held at the family residence. lili Co.
lumbia street northwest, on Tuesday afternoon
att o'clock, Rev. Byron Sunderland, ID. D.,
officiating. Friends and acquaintances are re.
specially iayit, d, as also members of the
various organizations of which the deceased
was member. ~
AYLMER.-At his mothers residence, 1905
g street northwest Sunday, Oct 0, at $50 p. M,
late Robert X. Aylmer.
Notice OF funeral In the Evening Star.
McDERMoTT-0n Sunday, at the residence
OF her father, L. l.. Lambie. 1922 Fourteenth
street, after brief Illness KATIE NJ. MCDER.
MOTT, in the 10th year OF her age.
Funeral to take place to-day A. IL O'Clock.
Friends of the family invited to attend. Inter.
ment at South Tamworth. n. II.
National Republican., 1887-10-10

to-.
case satulD
large crowd Of pc.
The defendants, Louis Z.
Linden, Joseph B. Caldwell, Jane.
Ian, John Plstorlo, Anton Fisher, Geo.
Sloan, and John Fallon were present with
their counsel. At 1920 p. IN. the Judge
began TO read his opinion, and after stating
what the defendants were charged with, he
defined what conspiracy meant. His view
as TO the law was that "every conspiracy to
do an unlawful act, or TO do lawful act
for an illegal, fraudulent, malicious or
corrupt purpose, or for purpo which
has tendency to prejudice the public in
general, ls at common law an indictable
offepse."
After summing up the evidence In the
case, be concluded as follows: "From the
most careful scrutiny Of the law aud the
facts Of the case as developed by the testi-
mony, find the following persons guilty OF
conspiracy as charged, and they are fined
each the sum Of $25, and IN default they
will each be imprisoned for the period Of
thirty days"
The counsel for the defendants i'm
mediately noted an appeal, and the bail
for all was fixed at 800 apiece, which was
readily obtained.
National Republican., 1887-10-10
Fathers Matthew's Birthday.

The ninety-seventh anniversary OF the
birth Of Father Matthew was celebrated at
Carroll Institute last night by st. Patrick's
Temperance Society, and a throng OF people
were present to participate In the exercises.
President O'Connor had seated by his chair
tosh and O'shea, the two latter wearing
the medals given them by Father Matthew
In 1S4S. Miss Broomfeld played piano
solo, DIR. Faust and Mr.. Francis McNerhany
made addresses, Mrs. Phillips and Miss
Anderson sang, and Messrs. Mace aud
Smith and Miss Bond recited. Several
signed the pledge, and the meeting was de.
clared great success.